Name: Mount Pemigewasset Trail
Rating: 4.4

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This trail starts by branching off of the Franconia Notch State Park Recreational Trail. It soon crosses under Route 3 and a footbridge, then begins ascending in earnest to its junction with the Indian Head Trail. Along this portion of the trail, be sure to take your time as you slog up the trail's steep, relentless grades.

From the Indian Head Trail junction, follow the Mount Pemigewasset Trail to the summit. Take care on the ledges when ice is present. For more information, check out the AMC's White Mountain Guide.

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Land Manager: NH State Parks - Franconia Notch

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4.4 from 17 votes

#3

in Franconia Notch State Park

#651

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4.4 from 17 votes

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Sep 2, 2023

Laurie Alley

Challenging and enjoyable. One hiker called it relentless, and that's true in the steep spots. Mostly woods with a beautiful view at the top. — 1h 30m

Jun 3, 2023

Patrick Glynn

Oct 16, 2022

Jamie Marshall

Aug 21, 2022

nat han

3h 00m

Jul 10, 2022

Shelby Piotrowski

3.8mi — 2h 30m

Jun 25, 2022

Marco Ponzo

1.7mi

May 29, 2022

David Perkins

Sep 3, 2021

Andrew LaMarche

May 2, 2021

Rolando Berida

Currently muddy throughout the trail so bring water proof boots. View is incredible at the top with strong wind.

Feb 6, 2021

NH Hiker95

The quicker and easier of two routes to Mt. Pemi. Fine views to the south.

May 17, 2020

Georges Petitpas

Pleasant trail up, a few patches of ice near the top but they were small and easy to walk around. Great views from the summit! 1.7mi — 2h 30m

Nov 3, 2019

Ruth Nawn

Mt. Pemigewasset via same named trail. #4 of 52 WAV.

Aug 17, 2019

Mike Gillis

Jul 13, 2019

Jarod Ferreira

2h 00m

Jun 22, 2019

Pat Smith

3.4mi — 2h 45m

Jun 22, 2019

Jenna Smith

Jun 15, 2019

Heather Flader

3mi — 2h 00m

Jun 9, 2019

Syed Munna

Oct 11, 2018

Chad Lucier

Aug 9, 2018

Joseph Hubicki

May 28, 2018

Greg Duston

3.4mi

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Mount Pemigewasset Trail

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2,531' 772 m

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1,219' 371 m

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